An intensive exploration of materials and building techniques with special consideration given to the properties of materials and their uses in various methods of construction.

Advanced, research-intensive architecture studio based upon themes and methodologies defined by individual faculty. Students leverage disciplinary knowledge and applied research, analysis, and critical thinking to design an architectural response to complex problems. Studio: 12 hours per week.

This course number is to allow for new and experimental classes to be introduced into the architectural curriculum on an ad hoc basis. The course, if adopted on a permanent basis, will be formally proposed for addition to the College curriculum and assigned a new, permanent number. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits under different subtitles.

One of a series of graduate seminars devoted to investigations and analyses of modern architecture. Subtitle required. May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours under different sub- titles.

One of a series of graduate seminars devoted to investigations and analyses of architectural theory and criticism. Subtitle required. May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours under different sub- titles.

An exploration of structural concepts relating to construction with the materials concrete and masonry, including discussion of stress and load as considerations in architectural design.

Graduate level study of the art and science of building design with emphasis given to integrative strategies for developing a comprehensive, multi- systemic, architectural project.

A graduate-level summer internship with a professional architectural firm in which the student, along with a faculty advisor, will determine specific experiential and educational goals to be met. Laboratory: hours to be agreed upon with selected firm (apx. 10-15 hrs/wk for duration of internship).

Advanced architecture studio based upon themes and methodologies defined by individual faculty. Building upon disciplinary expertise gained in the core studio sequence, students explore diverse ways that architectural thinking, techniques, and formats yield project outcomes that span disciplines, techniques, scales, and media. Studio: 12 hours per week.

A continuation of concepts introduced in ARC 641, Professional Practice, with an emphasis in issues relating to the legal, business, and organizational considerations of architectural practice as well as investigations into advocacy and the public and private leadership roles of the architect.